On A Sunday Afternoon

by Andrew B. Sterling
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Lyrics

On a (C)Sun day (Ebdim)af ter (C)noon

in the (C)mer ry (Ebdim)month of (C)June

take a (G7)trip up the Hud son or down the bay, take a (C)trol ley to Co ney or Rock a way on a Sun day (Ebdim)af ter (C)noon,

you can (Dm)see the lov ers spoon.

They (G7)work hard on Mon day, but one day that’s fun day is Sun day af ter (Ebdim)noon.

On a (C)Sun day (Ebdim)af ter (C)noon

in the (C)mer ry (Ebdim)month of (C)June

take a (G7)trip up the Hud son or down the bay, take a (C)trol ley to Co ney or Rock a way on a Sun day (Ebdim)af ter (C)noon,

you can (Dm)see the lov ers spoon.

They (G7)work hard on Mon day, but one day that’s fun day is Sun day af ter (Ebdim)noon.

On a (C)noon.

On A Sunday Afternoon β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "On A Sunday Afternoon" by Andrew B. Sterling in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œOn A Sunday Afternoon”

Can I learn "On A Sunday Afternoon" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "On A Sunday Afternoon" with hands-separate practice in C at 135 BPM.
What key is "On A Sunday Afternoon" by Andrew B. Sterling played in?
On A Sunday Afternoon is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "On A Sunday Afternoon"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On A Sunday Afternoon" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "On A Sunday Afternoon"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On A Sunday Afternoon"?
"On A Sunday Afternoon" was originally performed by Andrew B. Sterling. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "On A Sunday Afternoon"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "On A Sunday Afternoon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "On A Sunday Afternoon"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "On A Sunday Afternoon" is in the key of C at 135 BPM.